zámen

咱们

Word · PronounTraditional咱們

we (inclusive of listener); I or you (figuratively)

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 7 examples
1.

pronoun

we; us (inclusive of listener/party being addressed)

informal

Typically used to include the listener in the action or situation. In contrast, '我们' (wǒmen) often excludes the listener, but there is fluidity in usage. Example from source clarifies usage.

Zá咱
men们
shì是
yī一
jiā家
rén人
 ,
bié别
kè客
qi气
 。

We are family, don't stand on ceremony.

Nǐ你
kuài快
lái来
 ,
zá咱
men们
shāng商
liang量
yī一
xià下
zhōu周
mò末
qù去
nǎ哪
er儿
wán玩
 。

Hurry over, let's discuss where to go this weekend.

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Zá咱
men们
míng明
tiān天
yī一
kuài块
er儿
qù去
kàn看
diàn电
yǐng影
ba吧
 。

Let's go see a movie together tomorrow.

Wǒ我
men们
míng明
tiān天
qù去
tú图
shū书
guǎn馆
 ,
nǐ你
yào要
shì是
méi没
shì事
 ,
zá咱
men们
kě可
yǐ以
yī一
qǐ起
qù去
 。

We are going to the library tomorrow; if you're free, you can come with us.

2.

pronoun

I; you (figurative or affectionate use)

informal

Used to refer to oneself humbly or intimately, or to address a child or intimate person as 'you' in a warm, inclusive tone.

Zá咱
men们
shì是
gè个
zhí直
xìng性
zi子
 ,
shuō说
huà话
bù不
huì会
guǎi拐
wān弯
mò抹
jiǎo角
 。

I'm a straightforward person and don't speak in a roundabout way.

Zá咱
men们
bié别
kū哭
 ,
mā妈
ma妈
chū出
qù去
yī一
huì会
er儿
jiù就
huí回
lái来
 。

Don't cry, Mommy will be back in a little while. (spoken to a child)

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Hǎo好
le了
hǎo好
le了
 ,
zá咱
men们
bù不
hái害
pà怕
 ,
yǒu有
bà爸
ba爸
zài在
ne呢
 。

There, there, don't be scared, Daddy's here. (spoken to a child)